Early Childhood Assistant

The Foray Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care organization in Toronto is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) to support the RECE in planning activities for children from infants to school age. The role requires effective teamwork, communication, and the ability to manage children with challenging behaviours. The ECA will maintain a positive attitude, participate in all planned activities, and ensure a clean classroom environment. Competitive salary starting at $21.98 per hour, with health benefits and wellness days included.

Benefits

Health Benefits (medical and dental)

Wellness and Vacation Days

Annual in-house Learning conference paid time off

Responsibilities

• Support the RECE in planning and implementing daily activities.
• Encourage teamwork and maintain a positive attitude.
• Report issues according to proper procedures.
• Participate with children in planned activities.
• Establish rapport through excellent communication.
• Maintain cleanliness of the classroom.

Skills

Excellent teamwork skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Effective communication with parents

Confident and flexible professionalism

Education

Up-to-date First Aid and CPR

Up-to-date Immunization and 2-tiered TB test

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: ECA

Location: Please review our locations:

Reports to: Centre Director

Compensation Package: Palisades offers a valuable compensation package:

• Base pay for an ECA will be $19.98 plus $2.00 PWE, totaling $21.98; depending on experience the rate of pay may change
• Health Benefits (medical and dental)
• Wellness and Vacation Days

Focused Training and Development: CFEL focuses on creating a fun and creative environment to inspire our educators to grow and excel. We go above and beyond the average child care centre! (i.e., annual in‑house Learning conference paid time off, advancement opportunities with on‑the‑job training).

Staff Recognition and Culture: We love our employees and make sure to take time to let them know we value and appreciate their efforts and initiative. Examples include Wellness Activities, Smile Appreciation Day (in‑house employee appreciation), Child Care Worker Appreciation Day, Employment Anniversary Celebrations

Hours of Work: Monday Friday, within the hours of 7 am–6 pm

Organization

Centres for Early Learning, fully licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and Toronto Childrens Services, is made up of nine childcare centres serving communities in various high‑need areas of Toronto, Canada. We believe that the right learning environment supports child development. With programs for infants to children 12 years of age, our centres offer fun, educational environments that parents trust and rely on. Our Education Curriculum is designed to meet the individual developmental needs of each child, including social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional and self‑concept. We are proud to have been Enriching Lives for the past 47 years, and making a difference in lives of children, families and the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Up‑to‑date First Aid and CPR
• Up‑to‑date Immunization and 2‑tiered TB test
• Confident and flexible in working with all age groups (Infants to School Age)
• Ability to manage children with challenging behaviours and communicate effectively with parents
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Confident and flexible professionalism

Duties & Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) is to support the RECE in planning and implementing a program and daily activities
• Works cooperatively as a team member, encourages others to do likewise, and consistently maintains a positive attitude
• Report any issues or concerns that may arise in accordance with proper procedures
• Supports the direction and participates with children in all planned activities
• Use well‑developed interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff, and parents
• Maintains the cleanliness of the classroom

Core Values

• Do What is Right
• Courage over comfort
• See it Through
• Crushin' it
• We Over Me
• Be Curious
• Go the Extra Mile!

Centres for Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity and the provision of fair and accessible employment practices under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for job applicants, where needed and upon request, to support their full participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. We encourage candidates requiring any support or accommodation to notify us at the time of application to ensure the provision of equal opportunities.